- ISIN
- US37954Y2366
- CUSIP
- 37954Y236
- Issuer
- Global X
- Inception Date
- Oct 27, 2020
- Region
- Global (Broad)
- Category
- Technology Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Solactive Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Assets Under Management
- $62M
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Performance
VPN Performance Chart
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN) is up 53.8% since the beginning of the year. VPN is currently trading at $32 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VPN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,049.
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Returns By Period
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN) has returned 53.84% so far this year and 81.04% over the past 12 months.
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF
- 1D
- 1.69%
- 1M
- 6.53%
- YTD
- 53.84%
- 6M
- 55.86%
- 1Y
- 81.04%
- 3Y*
- 36.86%
- 5Y*
- 15.43%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VPN Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 2020, VPN's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.48%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +20.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -16.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VPN closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +7.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 2, 2021 at -7.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15.97% | 4.45% | -6.26% | 20.37% | 9.54% | 2.75% | 53.84% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.79% | 7.55% | -7.93% | 2.34% | 3.49% | 8.82% | 2.25% | -0.79% | 8.30% | 9.18% | -6.48% | 1.56% | 28.99% |
| 2024 | -1.12% | 5.82% | 1.37% | -8.14% | 3.89% | 2.22% | 2.59% | 3.88% | 9.78% | -3.01% | 3.51% | -5.45% | 14.92% |
| 2023 | 10.42% | -7.47% | 3.06% | -1.22% | -0.62% | 6.04% | 1.99% | -2.24% | -6.19% | -2.52% | 15.56% | 2.98% | 18.93% |
| 2022 | -11.45% | -4.31% | 5.14% | -5.62% | 1.33% | -5.67% | 4.69% | -5.61% | -16.06% | -3.46% | 13.37% | -5.27% | -30.89% |
| 2021 | 1.03% | -1.84% | 1.17% | 6.21% | -1.13% | 5.42% | 0.73% | 2.88% | -6.22% | 3.76% | 2.59% | 4.75% | 20.35% |
Benchmark Metrics
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.19%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 2020.
- This ETF captured 107.59% of S&P 500 Index gains and 104.56% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.19%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 107.59%
- Downside Capture
- 104.56%
Expense Ratio
VPN has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VPN ranks 92 for risk / return — in the top 92% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF (VPN) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VPN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.51 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.44 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.55 | 1.37 | +0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 6.32 | 2.78 | +3.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 19.47 | 12.44 | +7.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF provided a 0.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.23 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.28 | $0.17 | $0.32 | $0.23 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 0.71% | 1.10% | 1.72% | 1.18% | 2.57% | 1.27% | 0.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.23 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.28 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.17 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.23 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Global X Data Center REITs & Digital Infrastructure ETF was 38.98%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. Recovery took 511 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -38.98%Oct 2022 | 9mo 14d | 2y 15d | 2y 9moJan 2022 - Oct 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.96%Apr 2025 | 1mo 16d | 3mo 10d | 4mo 26dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 |
2025 correction2025 | -12.89%Nov 2025 | 24d | 1mo 16d | 2mo 10dOct 2025 - Jan 2026 |
2021 correction2021 | -12.86%Mar 2021 | 29d | 1mo 20d | 2mo 19dFeb 2021 - Apr 2021 |
2021 correction2021 | -12.06%Oct 2021 | 1mo 4d | 2mo 18d | 3mo 22dSep 2021 - Dec 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VPN | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -38.98% | -56.78% | +17.80% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.89% | -9.10% | -3.79% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.96% | -18.90% | -6.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -38.98% | -25.43% | -13.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.28% | -10.71% | -1.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.18% | 2.03% | +2.15% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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